A Fashion Lookbook

An absolutely fabulous person is turning 50 today. 

No way!

If I may say so myself, you're looking pretty nifty as ever. 

Someone said that you can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again. So I thought, let's do that - with emphasis on how awesomely fashionable you have been all these years.

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Sometimes, I like my outfit so much...

that I can't handle the cuteness.

Leftmost: Starting off in a white hand-crocheted summer dress and killer Pampers diapers, with a teether for a headband. 

Center: Playing dress-up with dollie in a floral-printed long gown, channeling yong (long) hair with a blue-hooded poncho, sunglasses for accessory.

Above right: Polka-dots are in fashion in this favorite dress with short puffed sleeves.

Is this not the epitome of the perfect school attire?

A red sailor dress for a punch of color, with a navy collar accented with white piping. White lace bows complete the patriotic look.  

Leftmost: For a school pic, a simple, white-collar dress accessorized with a pearl necklace.

Above right: Party time! A punk attire - red top with banded waist and just enough swing in the plaid black-and-white mini skirt to make you want to twirl. Topped with a shiny black shrug. Matching red flats, gold hoop earrings, and sunglasses. Very big, poofy hair.

Right: Bound for college in a minimalist navy, sailor suit accessorized with hexagon-shaped dangling earrings. Lovely choice.

Rightmost: In the spotlight, a non-flashy but stunning brown dress underneath, a white lab coat to top it off - a winning  look.

Leftmost: The outfit doesn't matter because the most beautiful thing you're wearing is a smile.

The good-looking chap in the red-printed Hawaiian shirt makes the ensemble picture-perfect.

Above right: Pretty in shades of blue: a low-cut, sleeveless tank is matched with light-blue denim shorts and flip flops - a summertime outfit perfect for walking a most-loved Bubba.  

New Mom, same me. because I'm already 

freakin' classy and terrific. 

Can I just say, I love these blouses! A fusion of vintage and boho. 

Right: Raspberry pink top with cap sleeves and a flowing bodice looks comfy.

Breezy outfit gains a notch, complemented by guwapito in denim overall and deeper raspberry colored tee. 

Above right: Embroidered scoop neckline is very feminine. Look completed with silver hoop earrings and the cutest, beribboned baby girl.

Don't let anyone ever dull your sparkle.

Left: Boo! It's Halloween fun in this black twill, gold-belted Cat Woman outfit.

Center: Mystery Lady in a Dia de los Muertos face mask 

Right: Fierce-looking she-warrior in brown leatherette bustier and swag-inspired tunic, head gear and sword. You look ready for some fun and games!

Think summer. 

How darling is this Hawaiian-motif white and green bikini?

The fun pattern coordinates well with the cat-eye sunglasses.

It's a crime to look this hot at 50.

I never dreamed I'd grow up to be a sexy Mama, but here I am killing it.

We are finishing with a flourish.

Does the dress matter? As Yves Saint Laurent says, what is important in an outfit is the person who is wearing it. 

And if I may add, it is what surrounds you: a warm hug, family, a doting puppy.

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There you go. This is what a stupendous 50-year-old looks like.

You are 18 years with 32 years experience. 

Or to put it another way, you're only 7.1 in dog years.

Happy birthday, sweetheart!